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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
CASES OF FAIRBANK'S DISEASE AND ACROMEGALY IN INDIA
The Fairbank's disease  patient usually requires management of pain and orthopedic procedures, for which facilities are available at tertiary care institutions in India.
Another rare disorder, Acromegaly is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone, most often from a tumor in the pituitary gland. The disorder causes increased height when it manifests in childhood and adolescent age group, before the fusion of bony epiphysis.
Both the diseases’ patients are getting treatment at various tertiary health facilities like Medical Colleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS, Central Government hospitals where treatment is available at free or subsidized rates besides in tertiary care private hospitals. The somatostatin drug used for Acromegaly, is a scheduled drug as per the National List of Essential Medicines 2015. Therefore, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed the ceiling price.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
INS Shikra hosts Naval Investiture Ceremony
The Naval Investiture Ceremony for 2019 was held at the naval helicopter base INS Shikra of Western Naval Command , Mumbai on 10 Apr 19.
Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM, AVSM, ADC, the Chief of Naval Staff , on behalf of the President of India, conferred Gallantry and non-Gallantry Awards announced on the Republic Day this year to meritorious personnel, as well as citations to Naval units which have distinguished themselves during the past year. The ceremony was witnessed by senior dignitaries of the Indian Navy and families of the awardees.
A 50-men Guard of Honour was paraded during the ceremonial parade which was held as a part of the Investiture ceremony. The Guard of Honour was inspected by Admiral Sunil Lanba prior to reviewing the parade comprising 18 platoons of Naval personnel drawn from various ships and establishments of WNC.
On completion of the review, the CNS awarded the medals, citations and CNS Trophy for Best Green Practices to the various recipients. 45 medals which included 18 Nao Sena Medals for Gallantry, 09 Nao Sena Medals for Devotion to Duty and 16 VishishtSeva Medals for distinguished service, the Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal for Promoting Innovativeness in Flight Safety and the Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for best applied research in Naval Technology were presented.
The CNS also presented Unit Citations to four afloat units, viz. INS Trishul, INS Sahyadri, INAS 322 and INS Tarasa and four ashore units - NSRY , INS Utkrosh, INHS Kalyani and Material Organisation  - for delivering exceptional performance over the past one year. Naval Dockyard  and INS Dwarka were awarded the ‘CNS Trophy for Best Green Practices’ for their environment friendly green initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Lanba said that the occasion is of special significance as it has allowed the Navy to formally acknowledge conspicuous acts of gallantry, as well as devotion to duty, of fellow shipmates. He thanked the family members of the award winners for their support to the service personnel in performance of their duty.
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Ministry of Finance
Examination for Confirmation of Enrollment of GST Practitioners Postponed to 17.12.2018
Reference is invited to Press Release dated 1.11.2018 regarding exam for GST Practitioners scheduled on 7.12.2018. On account of Assembly Elections in some of the states on 7.12.2018, the date of the examination stands revised to 17.12.2018 .
PIB Headquarters
SHRI DATTATREYA INAUGURATES ‘NEW INDIA’ PHOTO EXHIBITION
Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Member of Parliament inaugurated a photo exhibition ‘New India’ - We Resolve to Make’ at Salar Jung Museum today. The ten-day exhibition is being organised by Regional Outreach Bureau , Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dattatreya said that the Central Government is striving hard for the welfare of the people. The government is committed to the welfare of farmers, women, students, SC, STs and all downtrodden sections of society, he said. The Modi government has provided electricity to all villages in the country, as promised. The Centre is making efforts to double the income of the farmers, providing loans, fertilizers and soil health cards to 12 crore farmers and has increased the Minimum Support Price  of some crops. He said ‘Ayushman Bharat’ which will be launched from August 15, 2018 is the largest programme in the world aimed to provide insurance coverage upto Rs. 5 lakh for 10 crore poor families. Ujjwala, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao are schemes for the welfare of women, he said.
Dr. K. Laxman, MLA said that the Modi government has succeeded in providing corruption free government. Through Swachh Bharat, the government is resolved to end open defecation in the country, he said.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering Shri T.V.K. Reddy, Addl. Director General , Hyderabad said that the photo exhibition is meant to remember the national leaders who have struggled to make India free and increase awareness among the people about the Central government’s programmes and policies. The Regional Outreach Bureau  comprising of Directorate of Field Publicity, DAVP and Song and Drama Division has been integrated to effectively publicise the programmes and policies of the government, he said. Shri A.N. Reddy, Director, Salarjung Museum also spoke. Shri M. Devendra, Joint Director  and Shri Suresh Dharmapuri, FEO, DAVP and other officials were also present. Song and Drama artistes later enacted plays and dances with themes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and sang patriotic songs.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
JNPA handovers 814 Ha mangrove area to Government of Maharashtra
Mumbai : 14 September 2022
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority  handed over 814 Ha mangrove area to Mangrove Cell, Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra in the presence of Shri Sudhir Mungantiwar, Minister of Forest, Cultural Affairs, Fisheries Government of Maharashtra, and Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Dy. Chairman, JNPA.
Speaking about the decision of JNPA to handover the mangrove area to Government of Maharashtra, Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPA stated, “We have handed over 814 Ha of mangrove area GoM for environmental conservation as per the GIS-based Mangrove Mapping conducted through MRSAC, GoM. We respect the natural habitats and work towards nurturing their flora and fauna. JNPA is committed to sustainable development and implements various initiatives and measures to maintain ecological balance in the Port vicinity.”
JN Port has prepared an action plan covering all activities of the Port including cargo handling, storing, evacuation, and many other activities related to environmental protection. The Port has also prepared and implemented the Environment Management and Monitoring Plan . Some of the Green Port Initiatives include a wide expanse of Green zone, the use of LED lights at JNP, use of e-vehicles, the rejuvenation of water bodies, etc.
JNPA’s philosophy is to create value beyond business and keep sustainable development at the heart of the business and create a sustainable future.
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Ministry of Defence
Fuel Cell based Air Independent Propulsion  System Crosses Important Milestone of User Specific Tests
Defence Research and Development Organisation  has achieved an important milestone in the development of Air Independent Propulsion  System by proving the land-based prototype on 8 March 2021. The plant was operated in endurance mode and max power mode as per the user requirements. The system is being developed by Naval Materials Research Laboratory  of DRDO.
AIP has a force multiplier effect on lethality of a diesel electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat, several folds. Fuel cell-based AIP has merits in performance compared to other technologies.
While there are different types of AIP systems being pursued internationally, fuel cell-based AIP of NMRL is unique as the hydrogen is generated onboard.
The technology has been successfully developed with the support of industry partners L&T and Thermax. It has now reached the stage of maturity for fitment into target vessels.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, Indian Navy and Industry for the achievement.
Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the efforts of the teams involved in the successful development. He called upon the DRDO fraternity to come up with more such advanced technological achievements by putting extraordinary efforts.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
FREE COACHING TO SC AND OBC STUDENTS
THE 'CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF FREE COACHING SCHEME  FOR SC AND OBC STUDENTS' IS IMPLEMENTED ACROSS THE COUNTRY
A TOTAL OF 8761 STUDENTS HAVE BENEFITED UNDER THE SCHEME DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS
The 'Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching Scheme  for SC and OBC students' is implemented across the country, including in the state of Andhra Pradesh, for providing coaching to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes and OBC students for competitive examinations.
A total of 8761 students have benefited under the scheme during the last 5 years and as reported by the then empaneled coaching institutions, total 1239 students had succeeded in the competitive examinations covered under the scheme.
The scheme was revised in 2022-23. Under the revised guidelines, there is no empanelment of institutes. The students are selected directly by the Department and can undertake coaching in any institute of their own choice. Thus, no institute is empaneled under the scheme now.
Being a Central Sector Scheme, there is no provision of State-wise allocation of Budget. The details of the total expenditure incurred under the scheme is as under:
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Year
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Expenditure 
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2017-18
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19.84
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2018-19
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14.87
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2019-20
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13.26
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2020-21
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11.96
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2021-22
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14.98
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in Lok Sabha, today.
Ministry of Defence
Valedictory Function of the 35th Naval Higher Command Course held
Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai graces event as Chief Guest
34 officers complete NHCC from Naval War College, Goa
Goa : 3 May 2023
The Valedictory Function of the 35th Naval Higher Command Course  was held at the Naval War College today, marking the completion of the course by 34 officers. The flagship course, which commenced on 1 August 2022, is attended by Captains of the Indian Navy and equivalent ranks from the Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard and aims to prepare officers for leadership at strategic and operational levels, with a primary focus on national security, maritime strategy, joint operations, and technology transformations. Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
During the course, the participating officers undertook research on a wide variety of subjects of strategic and operational importance to the nation in general and the Armed Forces in particular. The participation comprised 25 officers from the Indian Navy, four officers each from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and one Coast Guard officer. graduating officers will now occupy key operational and staff billets in the Armed Forces and will be instrumental in policy formulation as well as in decision making.
Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai congratulated the medal winners and lauded the officers for their perseverance and professional excellence. He also appreciated the discipline of India’s Defence forces.
Capt Rajeev Tiwari was awarded the Chief of Naval Staff Gold Medal for the Best Dissertation, and Capt Vikram Ahuja was awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief  Silver Medal for the second-best dissertation. Capt Kunal Bharadwaj was awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief  Silver Medal for the best Operation Research paper, whilst Capt Varun Paniker and Col RR Laddha were awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief  Silver Medal for the second-best paper. In memory of the first Chief of Defence Staff, a newly instituted General Bipin Rawat Trophy for the Most Spirited Officer was awarded to Capt Suraj James Rabeira during the function.
Along with Chief Guest, Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President Navy Welfare & Wellness Association , Mrs Madhumati Hampiholi NWWA , and daughters of Late General Bipin Rawat were also present at the function.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of north Arabian Sea, most parts of Gujarat region, some parts Saurashtra, southeast Rajasthan, some more parts of Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh today
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

All India Weather Inference 
- Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of north Arabian Sea, most parts of Gujarat region, some parts Saurashtra, southeast Rajasthan and some more parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh today, the 18th June
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  now passes through lat. 21.5°N/ Long. 60°E, Junagarh, Deesa, Guna, Kanpur, Meerut, Ambala and Amritsar.
- Conditions are favorable for further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of north Arabian Sea and Gujarat state, some more parts of south Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh and remaining parts of Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours.
- Under the influence cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal & neighbourhood, a Low pressure area has formed over Southwest Bihar & adjoining Southeast Uttar Pradesh with associated cyclonic circulation extends upto mid tropospheric
- The cyclonic circulation over East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood extends upto 3.1 km above mean sea level has merged with the above
- The trough now runs from West Rajasthan to northeast Bay of Bengal across south Haryana, Center of low pressure area over southwest Bihar and adjoining southeast Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal and extends upto 9 km above mean sea level.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over south Bangladesh & neighbourhood between 3.1 km & 5.8 km above mean sea
- The off shore trough at mean sea level from south Gujarat coast to north Kerala coast now runs from south Maharashtra Coast to Kerala
- The Western Disturbance as a trough in mid & upper tropospheric westerlies with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level roughly along Long. 72°E to the north of 22°N persists.
- The cyclonic circulation over south Pakistan & neighbourhood persists and now extends upto 5.8 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height.
- The cyclonic circulation over south Haryana & neighbourhood at 0.9 km above mean sea level now lies over north Rajasthan & neighbourhood.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Toy Manufacturers
As per data available under Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum, there are 8366 registered MSMEs in India under the National Industrial Classification Code 2008  for toy manufacturing .
Data of proportion of imported toys in domestic market is not maintained. However, Government has taken series of steps to promote domestic manufacturing of toys to ensure that no sub-standard, unsafe cheap toys are imported into India. Government has taken significant steps for promoting domestic toy industry in the country, including mandatory sample testing of each imported consignment of toys, enhancement of Basic Custom Duty on Toys from 20% to 60%, implementation of Toys  Order with effect from 01.01.2021, etc.
Import of toys into Indian market during the last three years has shown a decreasing trend. The details of imports during the period 2018-19 to 2020-21 are given below:
Details of Import of Toys during 2018-19 to 2020-21
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Values in US$ Million
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Financial Year
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HSN Code 9503
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HSN Code 9504
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HSN Code 9505
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Other toys, reduced-size models and similar recreational models, etc.
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percentage change over previous year
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Video Game Consoles and Machines, Articles for funfair, table or parlour games
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percentage change over previous year
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Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty joke
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percentage change over previous year
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2018-2019
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304.08
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50.03
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14.58
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2019-2020
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279.25
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-8.17
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48.38
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-3.30
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16.3
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11.80
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2020-2021
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129.63
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-53.58
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38.12
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-21.21
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10.17
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-37.61
Government provides all round support to protect the interests of domestic toy industry by promoting Made in India toys; Designing of toys based on Indian values, culture, and history; Using toys as a learning resource; and Promoting indigenous toy clusters.
Under the Scheme of Funds for Re-generation of Traditional Industries  of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises assistance is provided for creation of common facilities centre with latest machines, design-centres, raw material bank, skill development etc. A total of 14 toy clusters across the country have been approved under the scheme benefitting 8839 artisans with an outlay of Rs. 41.60 crore .
Office of Development Commissioner , Ministry of Textile is also providing need based support to Toy Clusters in the area of technology, marketing, soft and hard interventions and infrastructural support for sustainable development of handicraft artisan has identified 13 toy clusters across the country for the overall development of cluster, artisans of handmade toys.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Mega closing ceremony of 40th Hunar Haat in Mumbai
Mega closing ceremony marked by cultural events, music and laser lights show
Mumbai, 26 April 2022
Union Minority Affairs Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that the 40th Hunar Haat became a platform to showcase the disappearing traditional arts of the country. Addressing the formal closing ceremony of the 40th “Hunar Haat” in Mumbai, Shri Naqvi said ‘Whether it is the circus or the traditional handicrafts, handloom, we have managed to bring together artists from various parts of the country. The mega closing ceremony was marked by various cultural events and musical and laser lights show organised at MMRDA Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai .
Different cultural musical programmes and laser light shows on “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” had been organised as part of the mega event.
Renowned artists of the country such as Pankaj Udhas,, Annu Kapoor, Suresh Wadekar, Sudesh Bhosle, Rathore and Sonali Rathore, Talat Aziz, Altaf Raja, Shabbir Kumar, Shailendra Singh, Sadhna Sargam , Dilbagh Singh, Nooran Sisters,, Ehsan Qureshi, Bhupinder Singh Bhuppi, Sabri Brothers, Kavita Paudwal, Rekha Raj, Junior Mehmood, and others were also felicitated.
These artists have performed in different “Hunar Haats”, organised across the country. Cultural and Musical programmes of these artisans are displayed live on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platform which are watched live by lakhs of people.
Senior officials of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, both presently working and those who have worked in the Ministry earlier, and renowned artists, who have played an important role in the successful and glorious journey of the “Hunar Haat”, were felicitated during formal closing ceremony.
Former Secretaries of Ministry of Minority Affairs Shri Rakesh Garg, Shri Ameizing Luikham, Shri Shailesh and Shri P.K. Das; former Additional Secretary of the Ministry and NCM Secretary Shri S.K. Dev Verman, Minority Affairs Ministry’s Joint Secretaries Nigaar Fatima Sahiba, Smt. Nirupama Kotru, Shri C.P.S. Bakshi and Shri Shrinivas Danda, former Joint Secretaries in the Ministry Smt. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari and Manoj Kumar Sethi, Former NMDFC CMD Shri Shahbaz Ali, Former Director in the Ministry Shri P. K. Thakur and others were felicitated.
The Hunar Haat will be open for public till tomorrow 27 April, 2022.PIB Mumbai | JPS/CP/DR
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Special Service and Features
Rs.148 crore allocated for Puducherry tourism development under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, Tourism Minister Kishan Reddy
Union Government has allocated Rs.148 crore for the development of tourism in Puducherry under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, says Union Minister for Culture, Tourism & North East Development Shri. G. Kishan Reddy. Puducherry is a spiritual destination. As spiritual tourism excels, there is scope for developing health tourism and educational investments. Union Minister urged the Puducherry Government to create new employment opportunities through hospitality industry and services.
Minister said this while delivering a keynote address at the inauguration of four projects for the development of traditional tourism, beach tourism and spiritual tourism under the Swadeshi Darshan Scheme, organized by the Puducherry Tourism Department today.
Minister Kishan Reddy inaugurated the renovated and electrified Aayi Mandapam, Blue Flag certified Eden Beach, Thirukanchi Arulmiku Gangai Varaha Natheeswarar Temple with facilities for devotees and riverside footpath, Tirunallaru Spiritual Park. He also unveiled the promotional logo of Puducherry Business Festival 2022-23.
We are making the world realise that India is the ideal country to visit all 365 days a year. Tourism contributes to economic development, he added. The tourism industry plays an important role in GDP and foreign exchange earnings. When an establishment with 10 lakh investment is started in the tourism industry 80 people will get employment. That is why the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is paying extra attention to the development of tourism, Minister Kishan Reddy said in his speech.
Lt. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, who addressed the event stated that Puducherry will soon become the best Puducherry with the support of the central government.
Chief Minister Mr. N.Rangasamy in his speech said that private participation in tourism development is important. The state government would provide necessary assistance to private investors. He requested the central government to ease investment made in the tourism sector in the Union Territory.
Senior Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly and investors participated in this event.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays tributes to educators on Teachers’ Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised all the educators who inspire dreams, shape futures and ignite curiosity, on Teachers’ Day today.
In a X post, PM said;
“On #TeachersDay, we appreciate all the educators who inspire dreams, shape futures and ignite curiosity.
Some more highlights from the interaction with teachers yesterday.”